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Item model number | 20117 |
Product Dimensions | 31.55 x 11 x 11 cm; 2.14 kg |
ASIN | B0C8QFSPFQ |
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Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal length description | Super telephoto 180-600mm |
Lens type | Telephoto |
Compatible mountings | Nikon Z |
Camera lens description | 180-600mm |
About this item
- Powerful 180-600mm range ideal for wildlife and birding
- Short throw internal zoom with full range in 1/4 turn
- Versatile close focus to 1.3M with 0.25x reproduction ratio
- 5.5 stop VR for blur free images
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- Product Dimensions : 31.55 x 11 x 11 cm; 2.14 kg
- Date First Available : June 21 2023
- Manufacturer : Nikon
- ASIN : B0C8QFSPFQ
- Item model number : 20117
- Country of origin : China
- 鶹 Rank: #45,250 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- #261 in SLR Camera Lenses
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Capture thrilling photos and videos of wildlife, sports, aircraft and more with Nikon’s farthest reaching zoom lens for Z series mirrorless cameras. Comfortable and balanced for quick handheld shooting. Durable and weather sealed for rough conditions. Sharp and clear across the entire 180-600mm zoom range, and compatible with teleconverters for up to 2x more reach.
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lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom |
focus type | Close Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
min. focal length | 180 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 26 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | — |
maximum focal length | 600 millimeters | 180 millimeters | 26 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | — |
fixed focal length | — | 180 millimeters | 26 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 40 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
real angle of view | 13.67 degrees | 34.33 degrees | 79 degrees | 38 degrees | 38 degrees | 8 degrees |
model name | Nikon Z 180-600 f/5.6-6.3 | Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 | z | NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | AFA047Z700 |
min. aperture | 32 f stop | 22 f stop | 16 f stop | — | 16 f stop | 32 f stop |
max. aperture | 5.6 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 2 millimeters | 2 f stop | 4.5 f stop |
From the manufacturer
Go the Distance.

So much reach. So much versatility.
Capture thrilling photos and videos of wildlife, sports, aircraft and more with Nikon’s farthest reaching zoom lens for Z series mirrorless cameras. Comfortable and balanced for quick handheld shooting. Durable and weather sealed for rough conditions. Sharp and clear across the entire 180-600mm zoom range, and compatible with teleconverters for up to 2x more reach.

Powerful 180mm-600mm range.
At its widest setting, the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is great for locating your subject. With a mere quarter turn of the zoom ring, you can reach all the way to 600mm for tight framing with beautiful background compression.
Powerful 180mm-600mm range.
Comfortable handheld shooting.
The NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is among the lightest super-telephoto zoom lenses in its class*, and since it doesn’t expand/retract, it handles the same at every zoom position.
*According to Nikon research of comparable full-frame mirrorless lenses as of June, 2023.
Short-throw internal zoom.
An all-internal design eliminates extending/retracting, improving handling, with only a 70° turn needed to go from 180mm to 600mm. The design also prevents dust or moisture from entering those moving parts.
Versatile close focusing.
With a minimum focus distance of just 4.27 ft at the 180mm zoom position and a large 0.25x reproduction ratio, you can turn an unexpected close encounter into a once-in-a-lifetime photo or video.
Up to 5.5 stops of VR.
Built-in optical Vibration Reduction (VR) provides a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 5.5 stops* faster, reducing camera blur when panning to track fast-moving subjects.
*Based on CIPA Standard; in [Normal] mode at the telephoto end when attached to a full-frame/FX-format camera.
Expand your capabilities.
Quiet, accurate autofocus.
Reliably track your subjects without mechanical lens noise, crucial for skittish wildlife and video recording.
Pairs great with Z teleconverters.
Increase your reach by 2x (up to 1200mm) or 1.4x (up to 840mm) with Nikon’s Z series teleconverters (sold separately).
Picks up where the 70-180mm leaves off.
Use both lenses together to cover the entire focal length range from 70-600mm with consistent performance and operation.
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2024Verified PurchaseI went from a Tamron 150-600 for my D850 to this with my Z9, since the Tamron didn't work with my Z9 at all.
I LOVE the quality, I LOVE that thr lens doesn't extend with using zoom (but it's something to get used to!).
- Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2024Verified PurchaseDid I mention that this lens is sharp, well it is! Highly reccomend this lens for birding.
Did I mention that this lens is sharp, well it is! Highly reccomend this lens for birding.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024Verified PurchaseJe l'utilise sur mon Z7ii, et bien qu'au début et encore aujourd'hui je trouve l'image un peu 'soft' à 600mm, c'est un objectif très plaisant. Je n'ai jamais eu de zoom comme ça alors difficile de comparer, je joins quelques photos prises entre 480 et 600mm.
Je l'utilise sur mon Z7ii, et bien qu'au début et encore aujourd'hui je trouve l'image un peu 'soft' à 600mm, c'est un objectif très plaisant. Je n'ai jamais eu de zoom comme ça alors difficile de comparer, je joins quelques photos prises entre 480 et 600mm.
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- Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2024Verified PurchaseTripod collar could be better.
- Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2024Verified PurchaseGreat image quality. not a S series lens but Nikon done well with this lens. Recommended
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat image quality. not a S series lens but Nikon done well with this lens. Recommendedfairly heavy but no problem handheld
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2024
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- Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2024This review is for:
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens
Preamble: When buying this lens from 鶹, be sure to check which seller you purchase from. If you want a Canadian warranty, be sure to buy from a Nikon-Canada authorized reseller.
Having owned super telephoto lenses over the course of decades as well as the popular Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E VR, I feel I can give a pretty fair idea of how this lens will perform in the hands of an experienced photographer. (for newer photographers, it's important to learn best practices for shooting with long lenses before blaming the lens)
I'll focus my comparisons mostly to the 200-500 rather than F-mount super telephoto primes who generally hold an f-stop advantage and, by the time they're stopped down to f/5.6-6.3, they offer tremendous sharpness across the frame: They're generally excellent lenses! The disadvantages of the prime lenses are (a) they don't zoom (if you want that ability in a lens, that's a big miss) and (b) they're generally a lot heavier. The Nikon 500mm PF is an exception in terms of weight: It's quite light by comparison.
Weight: Comparing the Z 180-600 VR to the 200-500 VR, you'll already know from the specs this lens is lighter. However, if you thought the 200-500 VR was too heavy for you, I personally don't think the 180-600 feels remarkably lighter. If you are weight-averse, you might consider other (smaller) options. Certainly, because the 180-600 doesn't telescope when zoomed (nor does it need the FTZ adapter), it feels more balanced.
Size: The 180-600 feels a bit slimmer (more comfortable) in the hands compared to the 200-500. Note that the 180-600 is shorter at maximum focal length but, because it's an internal zoom, it's longer at minimum focal length. That means that (a) when shooting, the 180-600 is easier to handle but (b) when traveling, the 200-500 packs up a bit more compactly.
Optically, the 180-600 is sharper across the frame than the 200-500; the 200-500 is about the same in the centre of the frame. Much is made of whether or not the 180-600 is sharp wide open at 600. I'll say images shot wide open at 600 benefit from modest post-processing (sharpening) for bigger prints (poster size and up). Even without post processing, output is sharp enough for most other enlargements unless you're cropping a lot. That said, at 600mm, f/7.1 is a little better than f/6.3. If shooting in dim light, leave it at f/6.3; in bright sunshine, stop down the 1/3 stop (or more if you need greater depth of field).
Handling: Due to the shorter throw (rotation) of the zoom ring, the 180-600 is much easier to zoom vs the 200-500 (although I didn't mind the 200-500's zoom). Also, the 180-600 doesn't telescope like the 200-500 making the 180-600 feel more balanced. Finally, with a function button on the lens barrel, you can program a function to the 180-600 whereas the option doesn't exist with the 200-500 VR. The 180-600 handles like I would hope a modern lens would handle. (Even Nikon's Z 100-400, however, telescopes when zooming: I look at the 180-600's handling as a huge bonus.)
Close focus: 1:4 close focus magnification ratio, excellent for such a long lens
Autofocus speed: Much is made of this (in a negative sense compared to more expensive Z lenses) but what is missed in reviews that say the 180-600 focuses slowly is that the 180-600 focuses amazingly close (that 1:4 ratio mentioned above); when racking from MFD (minimum focus distance) to infinity, the 180-600 has more range to cover so of course it takes more time (just as macro lenses are typically considered slow-focusing lenses). If you engage the focus limiter, however, the lens racks very quickly between near and far. Very quickly. If shooting flying birds (BIF), for instance, just engage the focus limiter and the lens will take far less time to find the target.
Image stabilization (VR): The vibration reduction in the 200-500 is spectacular. While I can't say the 180-600 is as steady, (a) for video, it's still exceptional understanding that most Z cameras have IBIS that works in conjunction with VR, (b) the 180-600's VR is still superb in its own right and (c) VR doesn't help if the subject's movement outpaces the shutter speed (creating motion blur). On that last point, VR isn't a cure-all: Shutter speed still matters for moving subjects... and VR can even cause problems with sharpness when using fast shutter speeds! Of course, unlike the 200-500 that has a VR switch on the lens body, the 180-600's VR is controlled by camera menu item. The options are Normal, Sport and Off, just like the 200-500's switch. Menu is less convenient than switch but it's usually a set-and-forget option in the field and the setting depends upon subject matter.
Filters:
While I have a 95mm polarizing filter, I seldom use it. Save your money until you really feel you need one.
Other lenses to consider in the Nikon world:
- Nikon Z 100-400mm VR: Smaller, more expensive, sharp (but perhaps not as sharp (or long) with 1.4x TC). A versatile focal range with impressive 1:2.7 close focus magnification ratio.
- Sigma 100-400 OS F mount with FTZ adapter: Not as long a focal length but MUCH smaller, much less expensive and much lighter while offering image stabilization (Sigma OS) and a very good 1:3.8 close focus magnification ratio.
- Tamron Z 150-500 f/5-6.7 VC: Shorter, lighter and less expensive than the 180-600. Impressive 1:3 close focus magnification ratio. External zoom (not the end of the world). Not TC compatible at the moment (unless Tamron later offers one). Has image stabilization (Tamron VC).
- Nikon 500mm PF VR: Lighter, sharp wide open but no zoom and noticeably lower close focus mag. 1:1.8
- Z (budget lol!) super tele primes (400mm f/4.5 VR, 600mm f/6.3 VR, 800mm f/6.3 VR): Lighter (except 800mm @2385g), no zoom, significantly more expensive and noticeably lower close focus mag. 1:1.5 / 1:1.6
- Z premium super teles (Z 600 f/4 & Z 400mm f/2.8 TC): Super expensive, brighter, heavier, not the same close focus but outstanding optics, of course.
- F-mount prime super teles: Deeply discounted on the used market but much much heavier and usually poorer close focus magnification.
- Telescope: If you want to take pictures of the moon, just buy a 1250mm (DX) - 2000mm (FX) telescope, tripod and T-Ring adapter. 600mm isn't long enough to get close to the moon.
Teleconverter use: Leveraging off the 'telescope' option mentioned above, I would take a pass on a teleconverter for this lens unless you have specific needs and/or know you will be shooting in bright light. While there are scenarios where getting the lens to 840mm f/9 (or f/10) or 1200mm f/13 might be beneficial, if shooting with a 45 megapixel FX or 20MP DX sensor, I would think twice before spending and, if you do, perhaps start with the 1.4x Z TC and see how that goes. If you have a 24MP FX sensor, the TC may help get more pixels on small/ distant targets so it may be more worthwhile... operative word being 'may'.
Overall, if you're in the Z mount camp and looking for a super telephoto lens with the flexibility of a zoom, while this lens costs more than the F-mount alternative (200-500), the 180-600 still represents a compelling value option. I like the extra range of the 180-600 (vs the 200-500) and the handling is in a whole other league. Optically, the Z is better across the frame while differences in the centre are less dramatic. If you know your way around a camera -- or are willing to learn -- and unless you need what one of the more expensive lenses offers, there's a whole lot you can do with this lens. Recommended accordingly.
- Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2024Verified PurchaseI have received this product both open and missing items. Being that it is needed for work, I couldn't return it. It's unfortunate, but, 鶹 had oddly enough shipped this box in a large box, bigger than the product itself, without any protection. You would think that, with such an expensive item, they would take some precaution with shipping. I would buy this product again, just not from 鶹 themselves.
I have received this product both open and missing items. Being that it is needed for work, I couldn't return it. It's unfortunate, but, 鶹 had oddly enough shipped this box in a large box, bigger than the product itself, without any protection. You would think that, with such an expensive item, they would take some precaution with shipping. I would buy this product again, just not from 鶹 themselves.
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- Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2025VR doesn't work. VR is turned on in the Camera. Yet unless the VR is Turned Off in the Camera, then turned back on, it does not work. Less sharp than my old 200-500mm. Another Piece of Fecal Matter from Nikon, an Expensive Paperweight.
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LILIANA GReviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Pesado pero muy bueno!
Verified PurchaseSaca unas fotos súper nítidas y el bokeh me encanta. Pero eso sí… pesa mucho
- 鶹 CustomerReviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality, versatile lens
Verified PurchaseThis lens is large, heavy, pricey and completely worth it. I've been on waitlists to buy this lens for months and finally decided to pay a rather hefty premium (~17%) through a reputable 鶹 seller just to obtain it. As much as I hate to spend over list price, I'm glad I did. It's simply not as available as I'd like. Curse you, "Supply and Demand"! You win again! [grin]
I've been impressed with the clarity of the photos taken with this lens. The internal zoom keeps the lens nicely balanced on a tripod or when using the tripod mount hand-held. I've read comments about images not being as crisp at 600mm as the are at 180-360mm or so compared to a 600mm prime lens. I have to say that I can't think of any telephoto zoom lenses I've ever used (Nikon, Canon, Zuiko) that can compare to their telephoto prime counterparts. The optics are simply different.
I agree that there is some degradation at 600mm with this lens, but for my purposes it is negligible.
As an example, the attached photo was taken with a Nikon Z7-II at full zoom, 600mm, ISO 64, f/6.3 at 1/400s. I didn't expect this beautiful bird to show up and I had no tripod handy, so this was taken hand-held. Focus centered on the eagle's wing and as can be seen in the cropped image, the detail is fantastic. DOF is pretty narrow, though. Look closely at the wing feathers to see how sharp the lens is.
I've been extremely pleased with this lens and recommend it highly if you need the versatility of 180mm to 600mm. Maybe Nikon will ramp up production?
鶹 CustomerExcellent quality, versatile lens
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I've been impressed with the clarity of the photos taken with this lens. The internal zoom keeps the lens nicely balanced on a tripod or when using the tripod mount hand-held. I've read comments about images not being as crisp at 600mm as the are at 180-360mm or so compared to a 600mm prime lens. I have to say that I can't think of any telephoto zoom lenses I've ever used (Nikon, Canon, Zuiko) that can compare to their telephoto prime counterparts. The optics are simply different.
I agree that there is some degradation at 600mm with this lens, but for my purposes it is negligible.
As an example, the attached photo was taken with a Nikon Z7-II at full zoom, 600mm, ISO 64, f/6.3 at 1/400s. I didn't expect this beautiful bird to show up and I had no tripod handy, so this was taken hand-held. Focus centered on the eagle's wing and as can be seen in the cropped image, the detail is fantastic. DOF is pretty narrow, though. Look closely at the wing feathers to see how sharp the lens is.
I've been extremely pleased with this lens and recommend it highly if you need the versatility of 180mm to 600mm. Maybe Nikon will ramp up production?
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- 鶹 CustomerReviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars The good, bad and ugly - watch purchases from Procam
Verified PurchaseThe good - Love the lens. For the price point, you can't beat this lens for wildlife and birding. To me, it's heavy for hand-held, but at 600 mm, you'd want a tripod anyway. Very happy with the lens. The bad - Procam sold the lens with a "CL‑C6 Lens Case". While technically this might be accurate, in reality, this "case" is actually a microfiber sleeve, not a lens case. You'll need to buy a real case for protection. The ugly - Procam charges a 15% restocking fee, unless the lens is defective, which should have been made clear on the product site. Instead, the returns section reads "30 day refund/replacement". You actually have to go to the Procam site to see their restocking fee policy. While I don't intend to return the lens, at this price point, a $285 restocking fee is not a surprise you should pull on your customers. More transparency is needed, if you want to build trust in your customer base.